Post 83: Mathews County, Virginia

Start Time:
0945 Christmas Day

Location:
Mathews Post 83, 73 Hookemfair Road (Corner of route 198 and 616) Mathews, VA

Special Guest(s):
Shirley Williams Catering

Agenda:
Since 1986 Mathews Post 83 has stepped up in our community to Package and deliver Hot Holiday Meals to Meals on Wheels recipients in Mathews County. As the regular Meals on Wheels does not operate on Holidays or weekends. The program was initiated by Comrade Capt. Jack Stillman, Capt. Jack served as our Finance officer for 20 years.

Members, Auxiliary and friends will package Hot Holiday Meals consisting of: Turkey, Stuffing, Gravy, Collard Greens, Yams, Roles, Jell-O, Pumpkin Pie, Milk, Juice, candies, etc. The meal is prepared by Shirley Williams Catering and is all home made.
Tommy Lewis will coordinate with the Senior Active Lifestyle Center for the names and addresses of the 40 - 50 folks who will get the meals. Then assign 5 or 6 routes to members and auxiliary to make the deliveries.
If you would like to volunteer to package or deliver call the Post at 804-725-7422.
If you would like to make a donation to this worthy program, Send check or money order to American Legion Post 83, Attn: Morey Alexander, P.O. Box 561, Mathews, VA 23109
Note: Federal Tax Exempt IAW IRS follows:
Ref: IRS Pub 557 “ Tax-Exempt Status for Your Organization and IRS Code 501 (C) (19)
TAX TREATMENT OF DONATIONS: Donations to war veterans’ organizations are deductible as charitable contributions on the donor’s federal income tax return.